Emergency airlift of victim from Tumwater, WA crash; 18-year-old charged with vehicular assault

Multiple car accidents resulted in injuries and road closures when police attempted to apprehend an 18-year-old who had violated house arrest in the Tumwater area on Friday morning. The teenager is facing charges for various offenses, including driving under the influence, hit-and-run, possessing a stolen vehicle, and causing vehicular assault. Due to a high-speed chase and collision, Tumwater Blvd. was shut down at Nikolas St, while traffic was restricted in the Capital Blvd at Tumwater Blvd vicinity. Initial attempts to arrest the suspect involved a stakeout at New Market Street, where he was found sleeping in his car after officers tracked him using his ankle monitor. Upon being woken up, the suspect evaded law enforcement, leading to a series of car crashes at the intersection of Capital Blvd. and Tumwater Blvd. One vehicle involved in the collision was sent into a building, resulting in critical injuries to the driver who had to be airlifted to a medical center. The suspect tried to escape on foot but was swiftly detained by Tumwater police. Investigations are ongoing to determine the suspect's involvement in a carjacking incident in Tukwila on July 10. Authorities are also looking into the circumstances surrounding the stolen car driven during the incidents. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office and Tumwater Police Department are collaborating on the collision investigation and further probing into the suspect's actions. Thankfully, no individuals inside the building were harmed, and the structure remained intact.